What can u use besides actual fluid to refill a zippo?

Question

i have a sick a s s zippo that i need fluid for...but i cant find anywhere that sells zippo fluid...what can i use...like i heard u can use gas, acetone...stuff like that...so what do u know that is possible to use to refill one

Answer 1

1. Do NOT use gasoline. It is a fire hazard and could even cause an explosion.

2. I've used Zippo lighters for over 40 years, and any brand liquid lighter fluid will work in a Zippo.

3. Do NOT use acetone as it has the same flash point/explosion hazard as gasoline.

4. Do NOT use "stuff like that." Same hazards.



Only IF you cannot find any store-bought, prepackaged liquid lighter fluid, then you could use petroleum NAPHTHA. If you carefully read the label/contents information on a can of Zippo fluid you will find that the only ingredient in Zippo fuel is Naphtha.

Answer 2

I personally wouldn't use anything but a lighter fluid. The vapors from gasoline, acetone and other fluids are too dangerous to expose to open flame. A nice inexpensive source of lighter fluid is charcoal lighter fluid. Mineral spirits will also work. Zippo, Ronson and other brands of lighter fluids are traditionally a bit more highly refined than charcoal lighter to reduce odors. Low odor mineral spirits are pretty close to Zippo type fluids.

Answer 3

Hello!!! go to a tobacco store or gas station and get lighter fluid it doesnt have to zippo brand. Put the other stuff in it and see what happens.

Answer 4

Don't use gas or acetone. If it leaks out of the lighter and gets on your skin it will cause a burn like wound. Just go buy some lighter fluid.

Answer 5

NOT RECOMMENDED!!!! I have known people to use some of the hotter paint thinners, like M E K, or Acetone, Lacker thinner. All are bad for your lungs, smoke more than regular lighter fluid, and have other side affects on your body. As the fluid is sold across the counter in so many, many places, I wander that you don't have easy access to it?

Answer 6

Almost every gas station in WA has Zippo fuel. Try asking for it.

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Stay away from butane bottles with spray tips.

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go awith a liquid fuel, You COULD ( though not recommended) Try white gas.

I have heard of it.

HOWEVER its dangerous.

Answer 7

I know that gas works but smells awful,if you can find some strong alcohol that will work,and fuel for a Colman lantern will work.

Answer 8

in an emergency cologne burns...

Answer 9

you can use pretty much any liquid that burns